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AF06 ZJO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,585 mi
Last recorded129,585 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 ZJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 129,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 129,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,815 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play inner rack joint

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 113,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 109,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 101,402 miles

Exhaust fouling rear support beam

Lift in front upper suspension mounts

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear sills corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch wearing

Fail 5 Sep 2016 99,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch wearing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 69,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both front brake disc,s have pitting on inside faces

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both front brake disc,s have pitting on inside faces

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,986 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,941 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,719 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AF06 ZJO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 ZJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF06 ZJO registered?

AF06 ZJO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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The MOT history for AF06 ZJO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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